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All Systems Go!
The tests results have been reviewed by my Doc & medical team.
Its 'All Systems Go' as they confirm the schedules for my admission dates, pre-chemo & transplant etc.
I will be admitting on Thurs, 12th of April.
Pre-chemo will run from 13th to 17th of April.
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Lab Rat for a Day!
Was at NUH the entire day for a whole series of tests.
I had the same tests last year before my first transplant but
this is standard protocol before ANY transplant.
There will be various blood & urine tests, CT scan, dental check, lung function test & heart scan.
Reach Cancer centre at 9am and began an entire day of being a Lab Rat!!
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4th cycle of R-GIFOX
Was admitted from 12th to 28th March.
This was my 4th (and final) cycle of R-GIFOX chemo regime.
(I still have a high dose chemo before transplant, but thats using different drugs)
Got a fever (Yes AGAIN!) on the first day and they had to stop & hold my chemo for a day for observation & safety reasons.
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3rd cycle of R-GIFOX
Was admitted on 21st Feb & just discharged for home on Tues, 6th March.
This 3rd round of chemo has again taken its toll on me.
These drugs must be real strong cos I've been getting fever after EVERY cycle of this new regime.
There was a point the fever reached 39*C plus!
Again, they had to put me on a antibiotic drip for a week.
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In Memory
John 3:16 (New International Version)
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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Self-jab continues..
Every time after chemo, white cell counts will dip abnormally low and I may not be able to fight off infections.
In order to boost it, I need to do a self injection every morning.
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Being lite seems a Weighty issue
Been home for a couple of days and appetite is picking up...
Maybe cos the meals at home are steaming Hot straight from a pot or pan, enjoyed in a proper dinner table setting ;
rather than at hospital where it comes in a tray that arrives lukewarm... almost turning cold,
and eating off a trolley table lying on a bed! Its just so unpalatable!
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2nd cycle of R-GIFOX chemo
Just finished my 2nd cycle of R-GIFOX.
Was admitted on Tues, 5th Feb and Rituximab was Day One's drug that was admistered first.
The next few days, I developed a fever although I wasn't neutropenic, so chemo continued til it finished running its course of 4 days.
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Joyce Soh - Inspiration from our very own doorstep.
Joyce Soh's story was featured on "Against All Odds" on Ch 5, Thurs 1st Feb.
Despite being physically challenged, she has not let it hinder her pursuit to live a normal life!
By looking beyond her own disability & overcoming ALL odds, she is able to help others through volunteer work & be a positive contribution to society!
It is when you look to ( Read more... )
